Looking at how we have funded films on their journey to production helps you to see how films get funded and the various ways we support filmmakers.
More recent, more detail
Our records date back to 1988/89 and reflect information published in our Annual Reports. Our Annual Reports were not as detailed in earlier years so more recent years have more comprehensive information. New decisions are uploaded throughout the year.
Accurate data
We have tried to ensure that these records are accurate. If any records have incorrect information, please let us know and we will correct it as soon as possible. We recommend reading the Guide to Funding Decisions before using the data.
| Year | Title/Project | Alias | Funding Key People | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Māoriland Film Festival | Maoriland Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | The Apology | Rachel Gardner, Jodie Molloy | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Matariki | Exit 50, Dick | Fiona Copland, Michael Bennett, Gavin Strawhan | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | Paradise | Matt Noonan, Josh Frizzell, Shane Danielsen | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Daytime Tiger | Costa Botes | Feature film finishing grant | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Knights of Chalacyn | Andy Day, Mike Minogue, Jack Nicol, Sam Harris | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | On Dry Land | Orlando Stewart, Kathleen Mantel | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Still Life | Anna Rasmussen, Sima Urale | Short film post production | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | bro'Town: The Movie | Elizabeth Mitchell, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Predicament | Sue Rogers, Jason Stutter | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Aotea Stories - Interactive Development Fund | Melanie Langlotz, Patrick Cummuskey, Stephen Knightly, Tanya. M. Wheeler | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Reservoir Hill | David Stubbs, Thomas Robins | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 1997/98 | Jubilee | Bill Gavin, Michael Hurst, Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Funding 2016/17 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Behind the Tattooed Face | Rena Owen, Riwia Brown | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | NZ Cinematographers' Society - Strategic Training Fund | NZ Cinematographers' Society | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Go Barkway | Sue Rogers, Jason Stutter | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc | Industry support | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).